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How To Create a Zen-Inspired Bathroom

Posted by Doug Gardner
on
October 17, 2014

Designing your bathroom with zen
elements will allow for a more natural and relaxing atmosphere. The
word “zen” literally translated into “meditative state,”
which is exactly what you should focus on in your bathroom.
Decorating your bathroom with natural elements along with a balanced
sense of energy will create a more enjoyable environment. The subtle
elements will place a sense of relaxation over your body when you
first step foot into the bathroom. To learn more about how to create
a zen-inspired bathroom, keep reading.

Harmony

There are a countless number of ways to
create a zen-inspired bathroom. Regardless of which course you decide
on, however, you should focus your efforts on balancing the
atmosphere with harmony and relaxation. This is the driving force
behind zen, so you want to recreate these characteristics in your
bathroom. Having a “harmonious” bathroom means that all of your
furnishings, accessories, decorations and colors flow together in a
natural manner. If something looks or feels out of place, remove it
from your bathroom.

Keep It Simple

One of the biggest mistakes homeowners
make when designing their bathroom is trying to force in too many
accessories and elements. In order to maintain a harmonious
atmosphere, you must keep your bathroom decor simple. Don't use
extravagant paintings or large wall decorations that stand out. These
may work just fine in other rooms, but a zen-inspired bathroom is
built around the notion of “less is more.”

Going back to the rule of keeping it
simple, a zen-inspired bathroom should have most, if not all, of the
normal bathroom items out of plain sight. Leaving your toothbrush,
toothpaste, deodorant and other toiletries out on the counter will
take away from the natural beauty and simplicity of your bathroom. If
storage is a problem, then perhaps you can install a larger and more
accommodating vanity. The bottom line is that you must keep your
toiletries and other bathroom items out of plain sight to achieve a
zen-inspired decor.

Zen Accessories

The right accessories will bring your
zen-inspired bathroom together. You can gain some inspiration for
ideas by looking at the decor found in professional spas. Most spas
are designed with a focus on relaxation; therefore, they elements
that work well for zen bathrooms. A large glass vase or bowl filled
with polished stones, for instance, is a simple accessory that's
perfect for zen bathrooms. Placing just a single glass item on a
shelf or counter in your bathroom will instantly make the area more
relaxation.

Houseplants are another type of
accessory that works well for zen-inspired bathrooms. There's just
something naturally calming and soothing with houseplants that's not
found in other accessories. You can use this to your advantage by
decorating your bathroom with a couple of them. With that said, you
must stick with small-to-medium sized plants that don't take up a lot
of room. And remember, all houseplants need water and sunlight to
thrive. Allowing your houseplants to turn brown at the leaves will
ultimately hurt your decorating efforts.